St Mirren Football Club regrets to announce that tomorrow's match against Bolton Wanderers has been cancelled. 

We would like to stress that this is completely out with our control and we are desperately disappointed that this has occurred. 

We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this will cause.

Full refunds will be available from the St Mirren Ticket Office from Monday.

Jack Baird is looking forward to the challenges of life in the Scottish Premiership.

The centre-half made his Saints debut in 2014 in a Premiership match against Hamilton Academical.

But the vast majority of the 22 year-old's playing experience has come in the Championship. 

With promotion back to the Premiership secured, Baird says he can't wait to test himself against the best the country has to offer and feels better equipped for the challenge than when he came into the team as a teenager.

Speaking to stmirren.com, Baird said: "I got a taste of it in the time I did play in the Premiership but it wasn't really enough.

I want to try and play as much as I can this season.

"I know it will be hard as the gaffer will bring in new players in my position, but I'm going to try my best to get in the team.

"I've had three full seasons in the Championship so I've grown up a wee bit. It's built up my character and I feel I am more ready for it when I made my debut. 

"There's a lot of different places we will go. Different teams, hard places to go, stadiums I haven't played in before. There are lots of different things to look forward to this season.

"Coming up against bigger players, bigger teams, in massive stadiums with massive crowds will be big for me.

"I just want to get in the team and try to stay in the team. It's that simple for me. That's as far as I have looked at it."

Alan Stubbs joined the club last month and Baird admits he's excited at the prospect of learning from the new gaffer.

It's been good because a lot of managers I have played under haven't played at centre half.

"I've learned loads in the two weeks he has been in and hopefully by the end of the season I will have learned a lot more.

"The gaffer has played at the top level, if I can be half as good as him I will be delighted."

SMISA has announced that they have arranged a question-and-answer night with new manager Alan Stubbs on Tuesday 31 July.

Alan will be on hand to take your questions ahead of the new season starting.

The event takes place in the hospitality lounge at the Simple Digital Arena. As it is a licensed event it is only open for those 18 and over.

Entry is free but there will be a capacity so register here to guarantee your place. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

You can guarantee your place by registering via the Eventbrite link here.

St Mirren have been out in La Manga the past week for their pre-season training camp, as they get ready for the season ahead.

We caught up with new midfielder, Jim Kellermann, after the squad reported for training in the south east of Spain with new manager, Alan Stubbs.

Kellermann said: "It's been good. It's been hard work obviously, but the lads have been great and training has been good.

"It's been very hot, but it's been very good - we needed it as a squad and we've really worked hard together. It's been a positive time over here."

"It's how you set yourself to start the year. We know it's all going to be tough over here, but these things are hugely important going into the season, and it's been a very, very good week.

The Englishman joined from National League side Aldershot Town in May, but the 23 year-old knows that putting in the work now will only benefit the team long term.

He continued: "We've been worked very hard and we needed that - we're going into a tough division. But the training has been very good, the ball has been out plenty and you can see the way the manager wants us to play and it's not too different from previously, from what I've heard from the other lads. So it's all been good.

"At the end of the week I was knackered, but I'm feeling stronger every day, as is everyone else."

This was also a chance for Kellermann and fellow new signings McGinn, Heaton, Cooke and King to bond and gel with their new team mates as The Buddies take the step up from Championship to Premiership football this season. 

He added: "Obviously the room situations that we're in allows you to talk to players you wouldn't usually. All the lads have been great though and have made me feel very welcome, as they have with the other new boys.

"You can see why they did so well last year, because they're a tight knit group."

A week on Friday (13th July), St Mirren kick-off the competitive season as they head to Ayrshire for their first away day of the new season to face Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in a BetFred Cup Group match.

The latest info we have on Travel Clubs heading to Rugby Park for the match is as follows:

North End Travel Club

The bus to Kilmarnock on 13th July will leave The Sneddon at 6:15pm.

Bus tickets are on sale in The Brewer's Tap - members £4, non-members £6.

Would any member not going please try and let the North End Travel Club know as soon as possible.

Chivas Travel Club

The bus for Kilmarnock will leave The Court Bar at 6:45pm.

Bus tickets now on sale from the pub.

Any new members wishing to join the bus this season should contact the pub and leave their name and a contact number.

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

No info yet.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

No info yet.

The club are delighted to announce that intu Braehead Shopping Centre have extended their sponsorship with the club to the end of season 2018/19.

As well as perimeter advertising, the intu Braehead logo will also feature on the back of the away shirt for season 2018/19.

Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy said, "I would like to thank intu Braehead for their fantastic support of the club which goes back to 2005 and a special mention to Regional Centre Director, Peter Beagley."

Schools may be out but the ever-popular Street Stuff activities don’t stop as the packed summer programme launches on Monday, 2nd July.

Football, dance, gaming, DJ workshops and much more… is available for young people aged 8 to 16 to take part in for free this summer.

With no school to look forward to each day, all young people are being invited to take part in the summer clubs at a range of venues across Renfrewshire.

Afternoon clubs will take place in Renfrew, Johnstone, Paisley and Linwood from 2nd July until 11th August, with core evening sessions on each day except Sundays.

Young People attending an afternoon session will also receive a free healthy lunch as they’re sure to work up an appetite at whichever activity they take part in.

Councillor Marie McGurk, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Communities, Housing and Planning Policy Board, said: “With bundles of energy to spare with no schoolwork over the summer, Street Stuff provides the perfect opportunity to tire them out each day.

“Our brilliant team of coaches and volunteers will help engage them in different activities each day whether they’re a dancer, footballer or gamer.

“With the added addition of a healthy lunch to keep them going during the day, I’m sure it’ll be a struggle to get them home from each activity.

“All young people are free to come along, make friends and have a fantastic summer.”

Street Stuff is a diversionary project run in partnership between Renfrewshire Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Engage Renfrewshire and St Mirren Football Club.

The programme began in 2009 in Renfrewshire contributing to a reduction in youth disorder and anti-social behaviour by 75 per cent over the first five years with a sustained reduction of 65 per cent. Young people will also get the chance to have their say on what they would like to see as part of the 10 year Street Stuff Birthday celebration activities next year.

Find out exactly when each club is on at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/summerclubs.

As part of the upcoming tenth anniversary celebrations of the award winning Street Stuff Programme, Street Stuff Manager, Stevie Gallacher confirms that St Mirren Football Club has donated prizes which will be presented to the best attendees at this summer's Street Stuff Summer Programme which gets underway on Monday 2nd July.

Stevie said: "The first prize will go to the person with the best attendance record over the summer, they will have the choice of either the new home or away St Mirren shirt that will be worn for season 2018/19. The person with the next best attendance record will be presented with a club football signed by the first team squad.

"The club has had a long and close partnership with the Street Stuff Programme over the last decade and it is good to see that it is as strong as ever. We are looking forward to another season of fun at locations across Renfrewshire which kick-off on Monday 2nd July and hope that many youngsters will come along and attend the Summer Camp venues which are running Monday to Friday for the duration of the school summer holidays."

For more info on the Street Stuff Summer Timetable and to sign-up download the booking form HERE.

The new season is now just a few weeks away with all Buddies being delighted that St Mirren are back in the Ladbrokes Premiership thanks to last season's title winning Championship campaign.

Saints are at home on the opening day of the Premiership season as we play host to Dundee, and Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy has put together a very appealing corporate hospitality package to make the day a wee bit more extra special.

The corporate hospitality details for the match against Dundee are as follows:

St Mirren v Dundee
Ladbrokes Premiership
Venue: The Simple Digital Arena, Paisley
Date: Saturday 4th August 2018
Kick-off: 3:00pm

* Arrive 12:30pm.

* Private car parking facility.

* Enter through the exclusive Westmarch Hospitality Suite entrance.

* Glass of Chilled Bubbly on arrival.

* Hostess table service.

* Three Course meal complemented by fine wines with main course.

* Accreditation in the match day magazine.

* Exclusive match day competitions.

* Match day magazine and corporate team sheets.

* Exclusive Q&A with matchday Ambassadors.

* Executive seating in Main Stand.

* Half-time hot and cold snacks served with tea or coffee.

* Post Match presentations by the Match Sponsors' Man of the Match.

* Post Match visit to the lounge by players.

* Inclusive drinks package both pre and post match.**

* Last Orders: 5:30pm.

* Bar Closes: 5:45pm

* Hospitality Concludes: 6:00pm.

Cost per person: £95 + VAT (drinks inclusive)**

Season Ticket Holder: £80 + VAT (drinks inclusive)**

Cost per person: £70 + VAT (pay bar)

Children: £40 + VAT

Adult Season Ticket holders £15 discount applicable to Season Ticket holders only, seat details are required when booking to get discount.

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Thinly sliced smoked duck with mixed leaves and sweet chilli dressing

*****

Roast topside of beef served with Yorkshire Pudding, roast potatoes, baby carrots and green beans

Vegetable Lasagne (vegetarian)

Chicken goujons with chips (children)

*****

Irish Cream and Caramel Shortcake with berry compote

*****

Freshly brewed Tea & Coffee

***** 

For more information or to reserve your package please contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy by Tel: (0141) 840-1337 or E-Mail: commercial@stmirren.com.

To book your place from our e-store please click here.

Due to the weather conditions a few weeks ago, the St Mirren Airdome is still currently out of order.

While it is hoped the dome will be raised again this weekend, it will remain out of use for the time being. 

St Mirren Football Club apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Tickets for our opening match in the Betfred Cup away to Kilmarnock will go on sale tomorrow morning (Friday 29th June) at 10am from the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Kilmarnock vs St Mirren
Betfred Cup
Venue: Rugby Park, Kilmarnock
Date: Friday 13th July 2018
Kick-off: 7:45pm

Gate Prices

Adult - £15
Concessions - £10
Child* - £5

*For children 16 and under. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
**Anyone who requires that requires wheelchair or ambulant/carer tickets should contact the Ticket Office

The St Mirren Ticket Office opening hours for the week are as follows:

Fri, Jun 29th – 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sat, Jun 30th - 9:00am - 11:00am
Sun, Jul 1st - 9:00am - 11:00am

St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130.

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com.